HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1975.05.22 - 14784BLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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- ay 22, 1975
Miscellaneous Resolution 7114
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
IN RE: C.E.T.A. TITLE VI FUNDS - OAKLAND COUNTY TOURIST AND CONVENTION
BUREAU
Tn THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has applied
for and been designated Prime Sponsor to administer the provisions of the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973; and.
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution #6949 approved the initial allocation of the C.E.T.A. Title
VI funds; and
WHEREAS, the C.E.T.A. Law and Regulations permit the participation
of private non-profit agencies for the provision of Public Service Jobs;
and
WHEREAS, the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce previously
applied for C.E.T.A. Title VI funds; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners did not
ratify Miscellaneous Resolution #7077 which would have awarded a grant
to the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $16,181,
WHEREAS, the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce has reconsidered
and revised its request for C.E.T.A. Title VI funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the revised budget in an amount not to exceed
$14,515 as submitted by the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce on behalf
of the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these funds shall be for the position
of Sales Developer, effective June 15 and the position of Secretary,
retroactive to the date of hire consistent with the attached budget.
The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman,
moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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Public Services Committee
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Pontiac, Michigan 48053
Dear Members of the Public Service Committee;
It is the express concern of the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce
to better the community we live in through the best means available.
It is for this reason the Chamber provided the initial vehicle to
develop the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau for the
purpose of establishing Oakland County as an attractive convention
center, this further promoting the second largest industry in our
state.
We feel that the convention bureau can and will be a progressive
catalyst for the economic expansion of our County, and in the not
so distant future be providing assistance for the establishment of
• new jobs for the unemployed that will not have to be government
subsidized.
The Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau has been in operation
for approximately one month and in this time can see its needs more
clearly and feel that the bureau is in need of additional staff sooner
than originally anticipated. Therefore, we request that those funds
initially allocated for the position of Executive Director be trans-
ferred to supply funding for a sales developer. This is a position
that the bureau feels is critical to its first years success.
We regret very much the controversies surrounding the CETA Title V/
funds applied for by the Chamber. We feel very strongly that great
care was taken in hiring our personnel and that they were hired on
the basis of qualifications and expertise directly relating to the
needs of the tourist and convention bureau, and for no other reason.
The important factor we feel that has to be looked at here is the
success of a service organization that was developed to attract money
into our County. This facotr is first and foremost In the minds of
the Chamber of Commerce, the Tourist and Convention Bureau, and their
directors. We don't want to see the bureau used for any other reason
and we're sure you will join us in our concern.
People Building For A Better Community
Public Services Committee
May 19, 1975
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The change in CETA job positions will eliminate any questions you have
brought up as County Commissioners. Both the Chamber of Commerce and
its division (Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau) are non-
partisan and non-profit organizations developed for the betterment of
the community, not for the furthering of political philosophies.
We sincerely hope you as elected officials, and business people, will
join with our Board in doing everything possible to generate new
business, new jobs, and new revenue in our County by accepting our
request change.
Sincerely,
Lewis E. Wint, President
North Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Earl A. (reps, Executive Vice President
North Oakland Chamber of Commerce
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May 19, 1973
Mr. Robert Chisholm, Director
Oakland County Manpower Program
Oakland County Court House
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48053
Dear Mr. Chisholm;
The North Oakland Chamber of Commerce would like to re-emphasize the
objectives of the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau and
our purpose in applying for CETA, Title VI, funding.
Earlier the Chamber mentioned that the main goal of the Oakland County
Tourist and Convention Bureau will be to promote Oakland County as a
convention center. The functions of this Oakland County Bureau are
generally outlined as follows:
1. To further the interest of Oakland County either directly or
indirectly by adding to its economic base.
2. To promote tourism within Oakland County by making available to
its residents, transients, and potential visitors the many
appealing aspects of our County.
3. To provide a service that will entice the proper accommodations,
restaurants, and other facilities to expand within the County.
4. To assist with the coordination and promotion of all Oakland
County:
a. Historical sites; i.e., Franklin Village, recently admitted
to the National Historic Register; Botsford Inn in Farmington,
Michigan's oldest inn, still providing food and lodging.
b. Tourist attractions; i.e., the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak,
Meadowbrook Hall and Theatre in Rochester, Cranbrook Education
Center in Birmingham.
c. Parks and recreation facilities; i.e., Springfield Oaks, used
for shows and exhibits; Addison Oaks, used for local seminars
and business meetings.
PeopSe Building For A Better Community
Mr. Robert Chisholm
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May 19, 1975
5. Because the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau will be
aiding business expansion throughout the County, it will also
indirectly assist in the procuring of jobs for its unemployed
residents.
6. To research and contact the many convention groups and planners
in order to ascertain whether the Oakland County Tourist and
Convention Bureau can be of service to their organizations. To
offer them our assistance in planning a future convention in the
Oakland County area and making available to them information
regarding sleeping accommodations, restaurants, exhibit halls,
etc.
Needless to say, conventions do not just happen. A great deal is
done prior to a convention's decision to arrive in Oakland County or
anywhere else. Therefore, the Bureau needs a sales developer to
research not only past conventions, their size, type and needs but
to develop informational input regarding other organizations and
associations that have not been contacted.
The sales developer will keep up-to-date records of all convention
activities locally, statewide, and nationally assisting the Bureau in
directing its sales efforts.
The secretarial position which we applied for earlier is self explana-
tory. No office can operate effectively without a well-qualified
secretary to see to the day-to-day office operations; i.e., general
and specific correspondence, etc.
We are applying for CETA, Title VI, funding because of the critical
need to fill these positions.
Enclosed please find a list of the Oakland County Tourist and Con-
vention Bureau's Board of Directors to date. This Board is still in
the process of being expanded until we have representatives from all
businesses directly relating to the Tourist and Convention Bureau
as well as a complete cross section of the County geographically.
The Chamber is a non-profit organization that has been established for
the betterment of the community, and I hope I have generally familiar-
ized you with our newest program. We hope you will give our request
every consideration and join with us in support of what we feel will
be a shot in the arm to the economic expansion of our entire county.
Sincerely,
Earl A. Kreps, Executive Vice President
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Enclosure
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OAKLAND COUNTY TOURIST AND CONVENTION BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. James Clarkson - Chairman
First Federal Savings of Oakland
2. J. Patrick Martin
Poole-Littell-Sutherland
3. Bill Connellan
Oakland University
4. Sammy Lieberman
Raleigh House
S. Helen Sansone
W.P.O.N.
6. Gerald Baron
Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium
7. Bill Goeller
Win Schulers Restaurant
8. Gretchen Adler
Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society
S. Eric Reickel
Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission
10, LeRoy Lyon
Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce
11. Tony Guyer, Committee Clerk
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
12. Martin Caserio
Pontiac Motor Division
13. Tom Tabur
Stouffer's Northland Inn
14. Dave Taylor
Small Businessman - Royal Oak
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#7114
Ipved by Dun leavy supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilson, Button,
Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald,
Moffitt. (20)
NAYS: Olson, Simmons, Aaron. (3) -
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and
having a seal, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of
Resolution #7114 adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
at their meeting held on May 22, 1975
with the or4inal record thereof now remaining in my
office, and that it is a true and correct transcript
therefrom, and of the whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan
this 22nd day of May 1Q 75 •
Lynn D. Allen Clerk
By Deputy Clerk